The Department of Electrical Engineering offers programs leading to the Bachelor of Science
in Electrical Engineering (B.S.E.E.) degree and the Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics
(B.S.E.P.) degree. These two engineering programs are accredited by the Accreditation Board for
Engineering and Technology (ABET).

Electrical Engineering

Electrical Engineering is the problem-solving foundation of our technological society. That's
because anything involving the movement of electrons falls within the province of electrical
engineering. Electrical engineers create, design, build, and improve everyday necessities we now take
for granted—from computers to cell phones; from DVD players to digital control systems in modern
automobiles; from arrays of sensors and signal and image processors to space-based communications;
and from advanced manufacturing robots to hybrid electric cars. Electrical engineers also design, test,
and fabricate the integrated circuit chips that make virtually all these devices possible.

The Department of Electrical Engineering offers students a number of programs leading to a variety
of degrees geared to a wide range of interests and career needs. Fully ABET-accredited Bachelor of
Science degrees are offered in the core discipline of electrical engineering and in the more specialized
area of engineering physics. Two graduate degrees are also available: a Master of Science in Engineering
with a major in electrical engineering, and a unique interdisciplinary Doctor of Philosophy degree in
Engineering.

Electrical Engineering Program Objectives

To prepare students for employment as electrical engineers.

To prepare students for success in graduate studies.

To prepare students to solve real-world engineering problems using modern electrical engineering analysis and design techniques.

To offer a curriculum and schedule of classes so that both traditional and part-time working
students can complete degree requirements.

To offer a program that is recognized for the quality and strength of the laboratory
component.

Required courses in electronic circuits, control theory, communication theory, and electromagnetic
theory give the student an overview of the electrical engineering discipline. At least one elective design
sequence—in either control systems, electronic systems, communication systems, electromagnetic
systems, or other as approved by an advisor—is required to provide strength and depth for each
graduate. For example, two required courses in electronic circuits lead to a four-course elective
sequence, culminating in a VLSI (very large scale integrated) circuit design project. Similarly, the
required course in control theory leads to analog and digital controller design courses. In the capstone
course, students design and test control circuits.

*Courses taken to satisfy GE requirements may not be counted towards the major.
**For incoming freshmen only. Other students should consult a department advisor.

Engineering Requirements

64

ME 212, 213; CEG 221*, 411; EGR 101

21

EE 140, 260, 301/302, 303/304, 321, 323

24

EE 325, 331/332, 345, 413/414, 421, 431/432

24

Related Course Requirements

64

CEG 220

4

MTH 231, 232, 235

18

STT 363 or ISE 301, CHM 121, EGR 335

11

Technical Elective†

7

Engineering Electives††

26

Design Sequence I - Electronic Systems

EE 444 or 449, 451, 481, 482

18

Design Sequence II - Control Systems

EE 415/416, 417/420, 481, 482

14

Design Sequence III - Communication/Signal Processing

EE 435, 436, 481, 482

14

Design Sequence IV - Electromagnetics

EE 346, 446, 481, 482

14

Total

198

*ME 315 may be substituted for CEG 221.

†The Technical Elective course is to be selected from courses numbered 200 and above in the College of Engineering
and Computer Science, the College of Science and Mathematics, or the Raj Soin College of Business, and
approved by the advisor. Redundant courses, such as MTH 228, MS 201, MS 202, CS 205, CS 206 and co-listed
courses, may not be used as the Technical Elective course.

††Engineering elective courses (26 credit hours required). Students must select one of the four design sequences listed
above as part of their engineering electives. The remaining electives must be selected from courses numbered 300
or above in the College of Engineering and Computer Science and approved by the advisor. At least 20 of the 26
credit hours must be from electrical engineering courses. Students desiring to complement electrical engineering
skills with an increased emphasis on computer science may choose a minor in computer science for engineers and
scientists. Those choosing the computer science minor will substitute CS 240 and CS 241 for CEG 220 and CEG 221.
This minor is focused on programming theory, C and C++ languages, data structures, and an application area chosen
from operating systems, software engineering, or database management systems.